Live ticker ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal challenged against Taylor Fritz – group phase in Turin

Starting signal in Turin: The ATP Finals begin in the Italian metropolis on Sunday. In the Green Group, record Grand Slam winners opened Rafael Nadal against the American Taylor Fritz. match start is 21:00 Watch.

With the title at the tennis world championship, Nadal would also pass his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in the world rankings and end the tennis year as number one. But in contrast to his performance two weeks ago at the Masters in Paris-Bercy, he will have to improve. There the 36-year-old had already failed in his opening match against Tommy Paul.

Here you can follow the match between Nadal and Fritz in the live ticker.

Nadal – Fritz: 6:6

And suddenly the Spanish train has no brakes for a short time. Nadal rains aces on his own serve and provides the first real highlight of the match with a backhand volley worth seeing when Fritz serves. The Pala Alpitour trembled, but Fritz humorlessly ended the small run of the 36-year-old with four points in a row. tie break!

Nadal – Fritz: 5:5

Fritz has to smile himself. The American is the better player, but makes it difficult again with unforced errors, of which he has now accumulated five. It’s still enough to win the game.

Nadal – Fritz: 5:4

OK, that was quick. Fritz lets one ace follow the other and pulls through his service game to zero. Nadal remains unimpressed and does the same. In the meantime, the first serve of the 22 Grand Slam winner is much more stable. We’re approaching crunch time of the first set!

Nadal – Fritz: 4:3

Fritz turns it up. With a terrific return on the line, he paves the way to a quick 30:0 on Nadal’s serve. However, the nerves of the 25-year-old fluttered during the last step towards the break. With four point wins in a row, Nadal can still turn a 15:40.

Nadal – Fritz: 3:3

Nadal is in better shape now and making short work of his service game. But Fritz is also more precise with his attacking shots and does the same as the Spaniard. Everything stays in line.

Nadal – Fritz: 2:2

So far we haven’t seen any really gripping rallies. Both players keep throwing in slight mistakes. This time with the better end for Fritz, who also has to go over the debut, but can rely on his serve (218 km/h!) at the decisive moment.

Nadal – Fritz: 2:1

Nadal has to work much harder to win the second game. Even if the first serve comes only sparsely, the Spaniard can fend off a breakball from Fritz and stays cool over the debut. Meanwhile, Fritz’ Returns move between heaven and hell.

Nadal – Fritz: 1:1

Fritz also entered the scoreboard for the first time. Nadal has good depth on his groundstrokes, but since the American hits two aces, that doesn’t help him much either.

Nadal – Fritz: 1:0

Customized start! Nadal begins the Turin mission with an unchallenged service game to zero. The Spaniard has to go over the second serve twice, but Fritz makes it very easy for him with slight mistakes.

Nadal – Fritz: Let’s go!

The atmosphere in Turin is terrific. Accompanied by thunderous cheers, Nadal enters the hall. It’s about to start!

Nadal – Fritz: Info

Nadal and Fritz have met three times on the tour so far. The Spaniard leads in a direct comparison by almost 2:1. In 2022, on the other hand, the balance will be balanced. In the Wimbledon quarter-finals, Nadal won in five sets, in the Cincinnati Masters final, Fritz had the upper hand in two sets.

Nadal – Fritz: Welcome

Welcome to the second match in the Green Group of the ATP Finals. Rafael Nadal faces Taylor Fritz. Tom Müller accompanies the game for you on the keys. It starts at 9:00 p.m. Have fun!